TT871101

Technical Tip
87-11-01TT - Manual A/C Control Module Basic
Transaction No:
2030606/13
Release date:
6/21/2019
Condition
ATTENTION:
THIS IS A TECH TIP, NOT A TECHNICAL BULLETIN.
TECH TIPS ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH WARRANTY CLAIMING.
Applicable Vehicles
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Jetta, Beetle,
Beetle Convertible
2011-2019
All
All
All
All
Revision Table
Instance Number
Published Date
Version Number
Reason For Update
2030606/13
6/21/19
87-11-01TT
Add additional model year
applicability.
2030606/1
3/18/11
87-11-01TT
Original publication.
Technical Background
After manual -J301- A/C Control Module is replaced, fault 00898-005 “Activation A/C Compressor No or Incorrect
Basic Settings” may be stored. The GFF test plan does not perform Activation A/C Compressor Basic Settings.
Service
To perform Basic Settings follow steps below:
2011- 2015 Vehicles:
With the engine OFF and the Ignition Key removed:
 Set the Blower on position 1 or 2.

Set Airflow direction to “Vent”.

Set Temperature to “Full Cold”.

Start the engine.

Press and Hold the Defrost and A/C buttons at the same time for 5-10 seconds until the Defrost, A/C, and
Recirc buttons are illuminated.

Switch the engine OFF and remove the Ignition Key.

Restart the Vehicle and Recheck all functions before returning the vehicle to the customer.
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Technical Tip
87-11-01TT - A/C Control Module Basic
Transaction No:
2030606/13
Release date:
6/21/2019
2016-2019 Vehicles:
Using the scan tool navigate to:

Control Module OBD, Address 08, Adaptation, enter 9 for the Channel, and enter Value 1.

Select apply and retest operation.
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